Texas Senior Property Tax Ceiling

Cameron County Appraisal District

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Texas Senior Property Tax Ceiling is available to homeowners in San Benito, TX.

Texas law allows homeowners age 65 or older to freeze the amount of school district property taxes on their homestead. Taxes for school district will not increase beyond the year you qualify, even if property values rise.

Tax ceiling locks school district taxes at current level permanently

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In San Benito, TX, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Freezes school property taxes at age 65+
  • No income requirement
  • Must be homestead residence
  • Apply at Cameron County Appraisal District
  • Permanent benefit once qualified

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in San Benito, TX can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Apply at age 65 or older

Questions about this program?

Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Texas Senior Property Tax Ceiling in San Benito?

Texas Senior Property Tax Ceiling is open to homeowners in San Benito, TX. It has no income limit. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for Texas Senior Property Tax Ceiling in San Benito, TX?

Apply directly with Cameron County Appraisal District using the official program link on this page or call (956) 544-0815. There is no middleman and no fee.

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